Cal Mitchell's first career HR helps Pirates beat Diamondbacks
Cal Mitchell slugged his first career homer and Zach Thompson combined with four relievers for a five-hit shutout Sunday as the Pittsburgh Pirates dispatched the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0.
Thompson (3-4) threw five scoreless innings, giving up four hits and no walks, with four strikeouts.
Wil Crowe, Anthony Banda, Chris Stratton and David Bednar followed with an inning of relief each. Bednar pitched the ninth fo